Scott P. Haviland
Scott P. Haviland
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Scott Pearson Haviland, 51, born August 23,1959 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, transitioned to the loving arms of his creator, Wednesday, March 2, 2011.
Scott is survived by his wife, Gihan El-Habbal; his son, Ahmed; daughters, Ayah and Iman; sister, Priscilla Ginolfi; nieces, Sarah and Meghan; nephews, David, Sean, and Peter; and brothers, Mark and Timothy Haviland. He was preceded in death by his mother, Constance Haviland, and father, John Haviland. Scott was known as a beloved brother to all who knew him. He was loved by young and old alike, a father to all children, holding their hands, teaching them important life lessons, and sharing in their joy. Scott was a dedicated father, loving husband, and an amazing brother and uncle. Scott graduated from Cranford High School, in Cranford, NJ, and majored in Mathematics and Finance at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He dedicated his professional life to GSK. He dedicated his personal life to his wife, children, and community. Scott gave selflessly of his time and effort to the Islamic Association of Raleigh. The entire community prays that he rest in peace.
The family will receive visitation in Scott's home at 527 Hickory Wood Blvd, Cary, NC 27519. Visitation hours will be Friday, March 4, from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, March 5, from 3-7 p.m., and Sunday, March 6, from 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Autism Society of North Carolina, 505 Oberlin Rd., Suite 230, Raleigh, NC 27605-1345; The American Heart Association, 3131 RDU Center Dr. Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560; The American Cancer Society, 301 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601; Islamic Association of Raleigh, 808 Atwater, Raleigh, NC 27607.
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Anil Kumar
March 1, 2025
Fondly remember Scott for his empathy and love for the india team at wns. I am eternally grateful for this gentleman.
reinier van Dongen
September 20, 2011
Scott, you were a highly respected person around the world. For your knowledge, for your professionalism, for your integrety. You would always say what you meant to say, without fear for political (in)correctness. We all learnt a lot!
RIP
Reinier van Dongen (GSK London UK)
Manas Ray
August 9, 2011
We are totally heart broken, we just learned this week and will stop by to your house Gigi (as we call her). He was indeed a wonderful person and we had opportunity to meet with and his family many times and we know them personally. Sorry for your loss Giji and we pray to Him to be with you all. Talk to you soon.
Manas/Mita/Mitas
Nabil Chahdi
July 18, 2011
Dear Scott,
The memories we had when both of our families were getting together at the beach or during holidays will never be forgettable. Your big heart and your kindness is what made you a very valuable friend and you don’t meet good people like you every day. You are and will always be missed.
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Chaiah Jacobson
April 12, 2011
Dear Scott, we will be setting our seder table during Passover with a place setting for you, my friend. I wish we had had a chance to share our holidays together... Hannah has been remembering you with fondness as she recalls your conversations about autism with her. I hope her insights into autism helped you understand it a little better. Thank you for being such a mensch - and may G-d bless your family with every truly good thing. Shalom... (but not goodbye because I never say goodbye to my friends)
John
March 20, 2011
We met as baseball fans but what always stood out was his character, integrity and love for his family. I am truly sorry for your loss of a husband and father.
Sunny Mahajan
March 17, 2011
Scott you will be missed dearly. You were a great colleague and always gracious to work with. You may have left us but you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my friend.
My sincere sympathy go to Gigi and all your other family members. My prayers and thoughts are with them. I know kids and Gigi will miss you always. I wish them strenght and courage in this trying time.
Divesh Singla
March 15, 2011
Dear Scott, I would greatly miss you. You were not only a great colleague to work with but indeed a very valuable fried. Condolences to Gigi and kids. May your great soul rest in peace. Divesh
Fabrizio Fusi
March 14, 2011
Dear Scott,
I enojoyed very much the time we spent together as colleagues either when I visited RTP or New Delhi. You were a wonderful person. Rest in peace.
Fabrizio
John & Nadia McNally (GSK colleague & wife)
March 13, 2011
Dear Scott,
You are being greatly missed by all those who knew you. Thank you for making us part of your family during Ramadan gatherings. You and Gigi generously opened your home and hearts to us, and we will forever be grateful to you. May you rest in peace. Know that your loving wife Gigi and adorable children are part of a community that will do its very best to provide ongoing support beyond these tragic times. We pray that God may alleviate your family's suffering. You will be missed, Scott, but never forgotten.
Ashlyn Sadrick
March 11, 2011
Just like the Glow of light that sends warmth to the heart, the warmth of your soul was felt by all who met you (even if briefly). Condolences to the Family. Scott spoke very dearly about his family. Prayers & Thoughts!
March 11, 2011
Scott and I started out on the wrong foot on a message board, but then met in person and became good friends. Fellow Carolinians always become friends eventually. I only knew Scott for a very short time, but he and I became good friend who shared a lot of the same interests. I live in SC and he lived in NC so we only met in person a few times but we shared our sports interest in phone converstations. Scott will be missed, and I wish the best to his family and friends.
Nino (Tony and Cindy C.)
Renuka Rajput India
March 10, 2011
Dear Scott, we worked together for good 3 years and you were a great mentor and a true professional. I value our 3 years of working association. Your support and friendliness was heartwarming. You always brightened everyone’s day with your keen sense of humor and kindness.
May you rest in peace. You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Gigi and her family.
March 9, 2011
Scott was a wonderful coworker....very pleasant and professional. He will be greatly missed. -GSK Colleague
Roland Larino
March 9, 2011
Scott I will miss you dearly. You were always a great friend and fellow Yankee fan. I will always remember how you took great joy in stumping me with obscure Yankee trivia from the 1960's, the period you and I cherished from our childhoods in Jersey. Your greatest memory of UNC was always the visit by Steinbrenner and his Yankees to Boshamer when you were in college. Rest in Peace my friend. My sincere sympathy to all of Scott's family and friends. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
David & Michelle Poole
March 9, 2011
Our sincerest sympathy to Scott, his family, friends, and colleagues.
GSK Employee
judy Gentry
March 9, 2011
My sincere sympathy.
Former GSK employee
Alfredo Quinones
March 7, 2011
Today in my heart there is no joy
All my thoughts are sad and somber
because the Yankees message board
lost one of its Bronx Bomber
He will hang with Babe and Lou now
Gets to mingle with the Boss
But on this Yankees message board
We have suffered one great loss
He has gone to Yankee Heaven
Up to the eternal slumber
When he was born they named him Scott
But to us he was just "Numbers"
Rip my dear friend.
FRED Q.
Anne Maria
March 7, 2011
Dear Scott, we worked together for only a short time, but I loved sharing our stories about twins and how you were always concerned about how they were doing! You were wonderful to work with and will be greatly missed! May you rest in peace in the arms of God.
Neha Singh
March 7, 2011
Dear Scott, May you rest in peace..We will miss you. Your support and friendliness was heart warming. It will be difficult to find a person like you..I just pray for strength for your family as they might be going through a very tough time..
Doug Adams
March 7, 2011
My deepest condolences to Scott's family. I met Scott on the Yankee fan forum and had many insightful conversations with him, he touched my life and for that I'm a better man. I wish him peace as he continues his journey with his creator. RIP Scott, God Bless, you will be missed.
March 7, 2011
I will miss you Scott as will everyone who came to know you. What a dear man you were. Rest in Peace and i hope your family can forget this pain and remember good times soon.
MA
Mary Laufer
March 6, 2011
Scott, God Bless your beautiful, caring soul..I will remember our talks of yankee baseball, and family, and how you always saw the best in everything..God Bless your family
Armand Lombari
March 6, 2011
My condolanses go out to the family, I didnt know him but when I herd i couldnt help but think of my brother who also died of a heart cond. and he was only 46 GOD BLESS u all.
Armand
Diane Jakobowski
March 6, 2011
Scott...... You were such a wonderful and caring person. The Red Sox Fan Forum will never be the same without you, you always brightened everyone's day with your keen sense of humor and kindness. I am going to miss you very much. We will be thinking of you with heavy hearts on Opening Day.
My deepest condolences to the family. R.I.P. Scott.
March 6, 2011
Thank you for your friendship. I will miss you forever.
RIP Scott
Steve Chance
March 6, 2011
My deepest condolences go out to Scott's family and loved ones. Scott was a great friend to a number of baseball fans, of whom I proudly call myself one of them. His heart, friendliness and sense of humor will be missed. RIP my friend.
Ron Cabucio
March 6, 2011
Om bhur bhuvah svaha tat savitur varenyam bhargo devasya dhimahi dhiyo yonah prachodayat.
Be in peace my friend. Namaste
Ron Cabucio
March 6, 2011
You will be greatly missed my friend. You will always be in my thoughts. My deepest condolences to your family and friends. Namaste
Carol Rubin
March 6, 2011
Dear Scott - I have only recently met you and it was such a joy to know you. Rest in Peace my Yankee friend. Gone too soon.
teddy pigeon
March 6, 2011
to scott family, sorry for your loss, he a great man and be missed. he was all heart and soul. you can't be a better man than scott was. i am a better person because of scott. sorry for your loss, i missed you buddy
teddy pigeon
March 6, 2011
dear scott, you were a great friend to me, by knowing you i am a better person because of you. you were all heart and all soul, i missed you buddy
Robin Bateman
March 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you Gigi, and the children. Scott was a great man, we will all miss him, may he rest in peace.
March 6, 2011
"This is truly a shocking news. A very loving person and a person true to his heart. May his soul rest in peace" Anil Kumar, India
Nan LoBue
March 6, 2011
Dear Scott, we will miss you so much on the Red Sox Fan Forum. You were not just an online friend--you were the epitome of a true friend. It's hard to believe you are gone. May you rest in peace.
Lisa Keenan
March 6, 2011
Thank you Scottfor being such a good person and great friend. This is a shock, and one that has affected me deeply. Rest in peace, and godspeed. May your family take comfort knowing how much you were loved.
Nan LoBue
March 5, 2011
Scott, you were one of the most loved posters on the Red Sox Fan Forum, Yankee fan though you were! Your kindness, wisdom, and true friendship made you one in a million. I am proud to call you my friend. Rest in Peace.
Darcy Fitzpatrick
March 5, 2011
We will miss you Scott. We have had so many great conversations over the years and became friends.Condolences to your family.
Odalis Kennedy
March 5, 2011
Rest in peace, Scott. May your path be filled with love and light.
Kara Rose
March 5, 2011
I met Scott on facebook. We had many Mutual friends, as both, being great ~ Yankee fans. Such a kind & caring person. Who loved his family so much. The nicest person. Last year we had a tragedy in our family. He was very kind, seeing how we were doing. It's something I will never forget. I know his Yankee friends will always adore him ~ As will my family. Much love to your family from ours....Kara Rose & Family XO
Kevin Geraghty
March 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Gigi and her family. I knew Scott and Gigi at Glaxo. He was always great to work with, a true professional and gentleman. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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